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The Morecambe & Wise Show

6.0
9 seasons
62 episodes
Ended
Comedy
Family

Plot Summary

Long-running BBC variety show presented by Britain's best-loved comedy duo, Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise. Based around irreverent stand-up routines, comedy sketches and comical song and dance numbers involving a stream of beleaguered guests, the series ran for nearly a decade from 1968 to 1977 and included sketches such as 'Singin' in the Rain' and 'The Breakfast Stripper'.

First Aired:September 2, 1968
Last Aired:April 19, 1976
Episode Runtime:Unknown
Networks:
BBC One, Thames Television
Created By:
Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise

Cast & Characters

Where to watch free (US)

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Seasons (10)

Series 1

Series 1

8 episodes

Aired: 1968

First series was aired on BBC 2

Series 2

Series 2

4 episodes

Aired: 1969

Series 3

Series 3

7 episodes

Aired: 1970

Series 4

Series 4

6 episodes

Aired: 1970

Series 5

Series 5

7 episodes

Aired: 1971

Series 6

Series 6

6 episodes

Aired: 1971

First series to be aired on BBC1

Series 7

Series 7

12 episodes

Aired: 1973

Series 8

Series 8

6 episodes

Aired: 1974

Series 9

Series 9

6 episodes

Aired: 1976

Production

BBC